Accreditation and Verification
ACS Quality Verification Program
Verifying quality across all surgical specialties
A Proven Approach, Tailored for Your Hospital
ACS Quality Verification Program (ACS QVP) provides a proven, standardized method for establishing, measuring, and improving your hospital-wide quality infrastructure. You’ll receive an in-depth assessment at hospital and specialty levels. It will include customized, actionable recommendations—such as leadership and safety culture. Using the framework of the 12 ACS QVP Standards, you will be able to find, fix, and prevent problems. Bottom line, ACS QVP makes an impact across all surgical departments.
ACS QVP Verified Hospitals
Meet some of the first hospitals that met the standards defined in the Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety.
Getting Started with ACS QVP
Find videos, webinars, and written resources to help start your journey.
ResourcesParticipating ACS QVP Hospitals
Find hospitals already participating in the ACS QVP.
Participating HospitalsGet Verified
Become an ACS Quality Hospital
Becoming a verified ACS QVP hospital demonstrates your commitment to high-quality surgical care and positions your hospital among the leading hospitals in the country.
Improving Care with ACS QVP
Inova Health System is using the ACS Quality Verification Program to improve surgical care across its five hospitals in Northern Virginia. Learn how the QVP has brought together all members of the surgical team to improve outcomes and care for patients.
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ACS QVP Saves Hospitals Money with Fewer Patient Complications
Hospitals, on average, save $1,763 per admission, have fewer patient complications, and a decreased length of stay after implementing programs based on 12 standards outlined by the American College of Surgeons.
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